Help - Look here for useful contact Information

Alderney and Parkstone Child's Sleep Clinic
Rosemary Medical Centre, Rosemary Gardens, Rosemary Road, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 3HF
Phone: (01202) 716997
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: 12 midday to 1pm
Booking phone: booking not necessary
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
The sleep clinic is open on a 'drop-in' basis to offer advice, information and support for parents of children who have developed real sleep problems.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-10/12 years Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: no cost`  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Glenys Sykes
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Alderney Smoke-Stop
Herbert Avenue Surgery, 268 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 4HY
Phone: (01202) 743333
Opening times:-  Am: vary   Pm: vary
Booking phone: (01202) 732985
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Smoke-stop groups offer a 6 week programme of information, advice, practical solutions and group support to help you give up smoking.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: cover costs for tea and coffee if desired  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Maureen Evans, District Nurse
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Alzheimer's
Admin Block Alderney Hospital  Alderney  BH12 4NB
Phone: 01202 716393
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: info@alzheimers.org.uk
Offers help, support and practical help for those suffering from this disease
Volunteers Needed: Yes  We need volunteers to help us
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking  Parking Cost: Free
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health: Yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: No Charge  Membership Fee - where applicable: We would like a voluntary donation
Contact: Mrs. Jan Cobb
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Association for the blind - Dorset County
20 Market St  Poole  BH15 1NF
Phone: (01202)677161
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.dcab.fsnet.co.uk
Email Address: helpline@dcab.fsnet.co.uk
Provides the following services, helpline offering advice and information, quarterly newsletters in large pring, tape, braille, computer disk format.Braille and tape transcription service. Rescource centre in Poole, specialist equipment for hearing and sight loss.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Liz Callister
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Benefits Agency (Dept of Social Security)
Crown Offices Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2RP
Phone: (01202)712610
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Advice and information on benefits for individuals.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. Barry Smith
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Big Issue, The
51 - 53 Poole Hill  Bournemouth  BH2 5PW
Phone: (01202)314261
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Helps over 700 homeless in the S.W region every year offering the opportunity to sell a mag to earn an income.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sarah March Paschal
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Body Positive (Dorset)
24 Lorne Park Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 1JL
Phone: (01202)297386
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Web Address: http://.bodypos.demon.co.uk
Email Address: bodypos@bodypos.demon.co.uk
Self Help group for people living with or affected by HIV / AIDS. Walk in centre offering facilities which include alternative therapies, lounge, gym and library with internet access. Disabled access throughout the building.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  New Volunteers always required
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Galley
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Breast Cancer Support Group - Bournemouth & Poole
Breast Care Dept Royal B'mouth Hosp., Castle LaneE  Bournemouth  BH7 7DW
Phone: (01202)704433
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Support group meets once a month to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Offers emotional and practical help before and after treatment. Guest speakers - medical & non-medical. Meets Third Tuesday every month 2 - 4pm at the Durley Hall Hotel Durley Chine Rd Bournemouth
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Val White
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Breast Cancer Support Group - Bournemouth & Poole
Poole General Hospital, Lonfleet Rd  Poole  BH15 2JB
Phone: (01202)442861
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Support group meets once a month to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Offers emotional and practical help before and after treatment. Guest speakers - medical & non-medical. Meets Third Tuesday every month 2 - 4pm at the Durley Hall Hotel Durley Chine Rd Bournemouth
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Susan Toomer
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British Colostomy Association
30 Montacute Way  Merley  BH21 1TZ
Phone: (08003)284257
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Web Address: http://.bcass.org.uk
Email Address:  
Represents the interests of people with a colostomy and provides support, reasurance and practicall info to anyone who has or is about to have a colostomy,
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Peter Martin
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British Limbless Ex-servicemens Assc (BLESMA)
17 Buckingham Mansions, Bath Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 2PG
Phone: (01202)553165
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Email Address: dave.g3puz@btinternet.com
Promotes the welfare of all those who lost limbs, or eyes as a result of service in the forces.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Hogan
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British Polio Fellowship - Dorset Group
17 Tan Howse Cl. Castledean Park  Bournemouth  BH7 7HB
Phone: (01202)422193
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Meets every second Sunday each Month. Arranges trips etc.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Kath Watson
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
BPAS Bnmth/Poole Branch 23 Ophir Rd  Bournemouth  BH8 8LS
Phone: (08457)304030
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://.bpas.org
Email Address:  
BPAS support reproductive choice by advocating and providinghigh quality affordable services for those wh wish to prevent and unplanned pregnancy with contraception or abortion. BPAS offers pregnancy testing, crisis pregnancy counselling, abortion care / suport, sterilisation and vasectomony, reversals, emergency contraception. Call for an appointment. Phone is local rate.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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British Red Cross (Dorset Branch)
8 Westminster Rd  Wareham  BH20 4SW
Phone: (01929)551555
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Email Address: dorset@brcs41.freeserve.co.uk
Gives skilled and impartial care to those in need and in crisis, in their homes and in the community, at home and abroad, in peace and war. Dorset Red Cross supplies the folowing services:- loan of medical equpment. - Transport and secort service to people nable to access public/private transport. - Theraputic care service. - First Aid / Ambulance aid cover at public events. - Tracing and message (international) service for people separated through natural disasters / conflicts.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Zena Dighton
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British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society - Dorset
21 Alderney Avenue  Parkstone  BH12 4LF
Phone: (01202)267759
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.brps.demon.co.uk
Email Address: d-walsh@bournemouth-net.co.uk
Offers support to sufferers from RP and their families to enable them to live with and overcome this disability. Raises funds for scientific research to provide a treatment or cure for RP. Creates awareness of RP and the special problems and needs of those suffering from it. Members are kept informed of developments in medical research, the availabiliy of visual aids and the rights and entitlements of those with RP via a quarterly newsletter. Also establishes links and co operates with other organisations and professionals concerned with RP in all its aspects. National Helpline 01280 860363
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable: Free
Contact: Mrs. J radshaw
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Brownsea Centre
Constitution Hill Rd  Poole  BH14 0QA
Phone: (01202)241400
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Offers help to those recovering from or experiencing Mental problems. Gives them the opportunity to examin what went wrong and learn new ways to cope. Offers both social and educational groups and regular one to one sessions.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Robin Dynes
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Bussbus Service (Run by Age Concern)
Old rope walk Community Hall Blandford Rd  Poole  BH15 4AU
Phone: (01202)666195
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Transport for the aged, disabled and frail people of Poole
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: The Secretary
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Cancer Centre Support Group - Dorset
Health Info Centre, Poole Hosp. Longfleet Rd  Poole  BH15 2JB
Phone: (01202)448003
Opening times:-  Am: Second Thurs Each month  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://jjansson@poole-tr.swest.nhs.uk
Email Address:  
Support group for patients, relatives and carers. Meets on the second Thursday of each month at Poole Hospital, with invited speakers including doctors, nurses, radiographers and other health professionals. Also provides a wide range of infromation and literature via links to the Trusts Health Information Centre.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Judy Jansson
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Cancer Help Centre - Bournemouth
6 Kings Grange, 46 West Cliff Rd  Bournemouth  BH4 8BB
Phone: (01202)766112
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Healing, meditation, relaxation and nutritional advice. Working as a back up and support to the medical profession.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Rev. Ron Eager
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Catholic Childrens Society
7 Bridge St Winchester  Hampshire  SO230HN
Phone: (01962)542024
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Email Address: adoption.winchester@cathchild.org
Adoption Agency. Counselling and advice for pregnant women, people wishing to adopt a child, people who have been adopted or placed a child for adoption
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Wendy Inman
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CGD (Chronic Granulomatous Disorder)Research trust
CGD Office Manor Farm Wimborne St Giles  Dorset  BH21 5NL
Phone: (01725)517977
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address: http://www.cgd.org.uk
Email Address: rosemarie.cgdrt@dial.pipex.com
Raises funds for research to find improved treatments and a cure for this rare genetic blood disorder. Provides point of contact, moral support and info to patients and their families. Disseminates info among medical professionals and raises general awareness
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Rosemarie Rymer
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Christchurch Group of the Coeliac Society of theUK
17 Conifer Close  Christchurch  BH23 2QS
Phone: (01202)477511
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Helps those who have been medically diagnosed as having Coaliac Condition or Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Harold A Thomas
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Clouds Structured day treatment Program
1 Station Approach, off Ashley Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 4NB
Phone: (01202)300550
Opening times:-  Am: 9am  Pm: 5pm Weekdays
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: http://admin.cwr@clouds.org.uk
Community based first stage structured programme for drugs and or alchohol dependent people who are detoxed and wish to commit to an abstinence- ased day treatment programme.The program runs from 9am to 5pm Monday to fridays over ten weeks and includes 1 to 1 counselling, group therapy, workshops, lectures and seminars.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Malcom Dudley and Julie Kennedy
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CMT International UK
11 Brimsons Close Burton  Christchurch  BH23 7HS
Phone: (01202)476334
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Web Address: http://www.cmt.org.uk
Email Address: timkaren.butcher@ntlworld.com
Offers a service of advice support and information to those people who have charcot-Marie- Tooth disease (also known as hereditarty motor and sensory Neuropathy) and their families. Keeps in touch with its members through a quarterly news letter.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Annette Masser (Wessex Group Coordinator
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Co- Dependants Anonymous (CODA)
YMCA 56 Westover Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 2BS
Phone: (01202)290451
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Self help group gives help with relationship difficulties (self, partners, families, friends and work).
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Paul
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College Community counselling service
25 Kniverton Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 3QU
Phone: (01202)465526
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Offers a counselling service to members of the community who need an empathetic listener.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Linda Baker or Jane Houghton
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Community Health Council - East Dorset
28 Poole Hill  Bournemouth  BH2 5PS
Phone: (01202)292961
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Web Address: http://www.edchc.com
Email Address: office@edchc.com
Statutory body within the NHS with responsibility for representing the public interest. Members of the Council are drawn from the local community and are volunteers. As well as encouraging public involvemnent and patient participation, the Council act as a local NHS 'Watchdog@ and provides advice to groups or individuals wishing to complain or comment about NHS services.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Denise Holden
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Compassionate Friends Bournemouth and Poole Group
11 Lonsdale Rd  Bournemouth  BH3 7LX
Phone: (01202)556980
Opening times:-  Am: First Tuesday each month  Pm: 7.15 to 9.30
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Offers support for bereaved parents by bereaved parents. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 7.15 to 9.30 at Kinson Community Centre Pelhams Park Milhams Rd Kinson.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Betty Papworth
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Consumer Protection Services
New Fields Business park Stinsford Rd  Poole  BH17 0NF
Phone: (01202)261700
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Email Address: consumer.protection@poole.gov.uk
This unit covers a wide range of services inc. everything from abandoned cars to zoo licencing. The unit offers advice on a variety of subjects and takes action to improve Pooles environment and protect its residents.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost: Free
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Contact a family
46 Twin Oaks  Broadstone  BH18 8JF
Phone: (01202)467317
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Supports families and professionals caring for children with any disability or special need. Provides information on specific conditions and on wider issues, eg, education, benefits, etc., and can link parents with other families through support groups both national and local.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Chris Faulter
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Council for Voluntary Service - Bournemouth
3 - 5 Palmerston Rd Boscombe  Bourneouth  BH1 4HN
Phone: (01202)466130
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Email Address: bmthhelpingservices@cwcom.net
Develops, supports and encourages new, small and self help groups. Identifies gaps in community care provision and enables groups and individuals to work together to meet needs and plan services. Convenes the Voluntary Sector Forum. Provides information through a register, various leaflets on specific topics and a quarterly news update. Membership available on application. Resources on loan and photocopying facilities available at minimal cost to members.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Jonathon Burke
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Crumbs Project - the
59A Southbourne Rd Southbourne  Bournemouth  BH6 5AQ
Phone: (01202)433022
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Email Address: gvhgarener@aol.com
Crumbs is a small friendly charity providing training and personal development through our baking programme, for people within the fields of mantal illnesses, stabilised sbstance and alchohol abuse and learning disabilities wishing ultimately to return to paid / unpaid employment.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: Yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information:    Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Paula Wickenden
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Cultural Services
   Poole   
Phone: (01202)673910
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Cultural services brings together Arts, Libraries and Museums for the Borough of Poole
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Administration
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Cystic Fibrosis Trust - East Dorset
16 Oakley Rd  Wimborne  BH21 1QJ
Phone: (01202)840265
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Supports sufferers and carers of people with Cystic Fibrosis. Befriending and information. Bi-annual meetings. Fundraising.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Gail Stuart
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Deed Development Education in Dorset
Slades Farm School, Ensbury Avenue  Bournemouth  BH10 4HC
Phone: (01202)532484
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Email Address: deed@gn.apc.org
Aims to promote, support and carry out development education throughout Dorset. DEED works in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations and individuals, addressing all issues of personal community and world development.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Angela Joynson
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Dementia Care
Drewitt House, 865 Ringwood Rd  Bournemouth  BH11 8LW
Phone: (01202)573770
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Care agency giving community care in the clients own home. Personal and domestic tasks undertaken. Also runs two day centres at weekends especially for people suffering from dementia.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Denise Lockyer
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Disability Action
Forest Dene Unit Christchurch Hosp Fairmile Rd  Christchurch  BH23 2JX
Phone: (01202)705496
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Helps long term physically disabled people betweenthe ages of 16 and 65 and their carers. Provides information and advice to make day to day living easier, safer and as independent as possible. Disability Action has a core ofspecially trained volunteers who provide support and friendship when required.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  We train volunteers who provide support and friendship when required.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Liz Hatch
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Dogs for the disabled
54 Shillito Rd  Parkstone  BH12 2BW
Phone: (01202)722217
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address: http://www.dizzyogs.demon.co.uk
Email Address: sue@dizzydogs.demon.co.uk
Trains specially selected dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist disabled people. Local group raises funds / publicity and gives support to clients with dogs.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Carole Cluett
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Doors Youth Advice Centre
358 Ringwood Rd  Ferndown   
Phone: (01202)870053
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Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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Dorset Advocacy
3 Princes St  Dorchester  DT1 1TP
Phone: (01305)251033
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Web Address: http://www.dorsetadvocacy.freeserve.co.uk
Email Address: partnership@dorsetadvocacy.freeserve.co.uk
Develops citizen advocacy and self advocacy with people who have a learning disability. Advocates help people to speek up, protect their rights and ensure their wishes and concerns are heard. They also help people with learning disabilities to make choice and decisions about their own lives.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mike Pochin
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Dorset Association for the Disabled
Weymouth Outdoor Ed Centre Knightsdale rd  Weymouth  DT4 0HS
Phone: (01305)761840
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Works to ensure that people with disabilities can participate fully in activities and facilities provided for all. Compliments and suppliments statutory services through 17 branches. Providing outings, entertainment, advice, handicrafts, visitingservice, tapes, group holidays, transport, news letters, info, Loo guide, Directory of services for the disbled etc. and public awareness sessions.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Angela Barnsley
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Dorset Race Equallity Council
1 York Rd  Bournemouth   
Phone: 01202 553003
Opening times:-  Am: 9  Pm: 5 Mon to Fri
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: dorsetraceequality@ukonline.co.uk
Offers counselling and support for racial inequalities. Contact us if you are a victim of racisism or racially based inequallities at work or home or elsewhere.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Enquiries
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Dorset radiotherapy helpline
Radiotherapy dept. Poole Hospital Longfleet Rd  Poole  BH15 2JS
Phone: (01202)442482
Opening times:-  Am: 24 hours  Pm:  
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24 Hour helpline offering help and advice to everyone about all aspects of radiotherapy treatment. Gives information about local and national cancer support groups an carer groups.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Rebecca Creese
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Dorset Reclaim
83 - 85 Stanley Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 4SD
Phone: (01202)773384
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Email Address: raytovey@dorsetreclaim.freeserve.co.uk
Enables the re-use of furniture, household goods, etc. Exists to ensure tha good quality items are used to help people most in need within the local community.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  We need delivery staff especially drivers
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ray Tovey / Steve Hazell
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Dorset Scope
13 - 15 Manor Avenue  Parkstone  BH12 4LB
Phone: (01202)718266
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Web Address: http://www.dorset-scope.org.uk
Email Address: admin@dorset-scope.org.uk
Supports chldren and adults with physical and associated disabilities. Curently maintains 5 services in Dorset. Langside School - for children with disabilities from the ages of 2 years 6 months to 19 years. Edward House - a residential home for 28 adults. The Barnabas project Centre - a stimulating day service for up to 30 students. Smithers - a short stay residential home to 5 adults with disabilities.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Michele White
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Drop-in Teenage Health Advice
Rossmore Community Colllege, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone  Poole  BH12
Phone: (01202) 732500
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: Wednesdays 3.30 - 4.30
Booking phone: no booking necessary
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Young people's drop-in clinic. No appointment necessary, just a chance to drop-in and talk in confidence about any issue that is important to you or causing you worry - from bullying to drugs to sex related problems.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 12-18 Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: no cost  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Bibi Gyer - health visitor
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DUET (Dorset Under Eights Together)
10 Gallows Drive, West Parley  Ferndown  BH22 8RJ
Phone: (01202)572099
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Email Address: loraine_pizey@lineone.net
Raises fundes to help children in Dorset, under 8 years who have any special needs to optimise their developmental potential.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Loraine Pizey
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Dyslexia Association - Dorset
8 Hillside Rd Corfe Mullen  Wimborne  BH21 3SE
Phone: (01202)693854
Opening times:-  Am: First Thursday each Month  Pm:  
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Email Address:  
Provides advice and support to dyslexic parents, of dyslexic children and teachers. Meets on the first Thursday of each month alternated between Dorchester and Broadstone, Helpline :- 01202 241992
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs, Jane Mole
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Dyslexia Association - Dorset
26 Highland Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0DX
Phone: (01202)741946
Opening times:-  Am: First Thursday each Month  Pm:  
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Provides advice and support to dyslexic parents, of dyslexic children and teachers. Meets on the first Thursday of each month alternated between Dorchester and Broadstone, Helpline :- 01202 241992
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Julia Duncan
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Early Years Development Child Care
Acland Rd Social Services  Dorchester  DT1 1SH
Phone: (01305)216535
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Email Address: s.j.bickle@dorset-cc.gov.uk
Provides help and guidance on childcare facilities in the Dorset County Council area. Also runs holiday schemes for children with special educational needs, which links ino Poole Schools and is adjacent to Poole.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sue Bickle
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East Dorset Drugs & Alcohol Advisory Service
448 Ashley Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0AD
Phone: (01202)710616
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: 2.15 to 4.15pm
Booking phone: 01202 311600
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Staffed by a tea or trained voluntary personnel who are available to anyone whose life has been adversely affected by alcohol or other drugs. The service is entirely free and strictly confidential. Help is available at Poole Community Health Clinic on Fridays between 2.15 and 4.15 pm.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Zoe Cashmore / Mindy Crespi
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East Dorset Mental health Carers Forum
Bungalow 8 Kings Park Unit Gloucester Rd  Bournemouth  BH7 6JF
Phone: (01202)399813
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Email Address: micks@ops.nsf.org.uk
The Forum consists of representatives from local carers groups. Information is shared and the views and needs of carers are represented to statutory bodies. Campaigns to influence policy and decision making.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Leda King
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Families Anonymous
Boscombe Centre 2A Owls Rd  Boscombe   
Phone: (01202)294766
Opening times:-  Am: Wednesdays  Pm: 7 - 9 pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.famanon.org.uk
Email Address:  
Anonymous programmes based upon alchoholics anonymous aims to help the family and friends of people with a current suspected or former drug problem by providing support and offering a formum where experience and anxieties can be shared. Meets Wednesdays at 7.30 - 9.00pm.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Terry or Ursula
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Fiborfun
25 Grenville Court South Rd  Poole  BH15 1PZ
Phone: (01202)240974
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Supports/ Self help group that arranges social work, lighthearted get togethers. These range from lunch outings to theatre visits with occasional shopping trips. Swimming and other activities aimed at keeping the spirits up and having fun inspite of having fibromyalgia.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Suky Tate
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Focus Scheme
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust 11 Shelly Rd  Boscombe  BH1 4JQ
Phone: (01202)399529
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The Scheme for carers looking after someone at home. Support is offered through individual volunteers giving time and friendship, either face to face or o the phone.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Volunteers are required in this exacting work. Contact us for details.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Jane Thomas
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Forest Holme
5 Seldown Rd  Poole  BH15 1TS
Phone: (01202)670644
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Email Address:  
Forest Holme is a unit within the Dorset Cancer Centre at Poole Hospital which offers palliative care. It deals especially with the physical and psychological comfort to patients with complex needs and also provides support and advice to carers, family and friends. Almost all of the running costs are met bythe NHS but many of the extras have been supplied by the Friends of Forest Holme
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Jim Robinson / Susan Vaughan
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Foundation for the Study of Infant Death
63 St Michaels Rd  Bournemouth  BH2 5DP
Phone: (01202)247709
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
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Email Address:  
Supports and befriending for parents and families of cot death babies
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Amanda Attwood
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Friends of the Earth - East Dorset Group
22 Chigwell Rd  Bournemouth  BH8 9HW
Phone: (01202)527712
Opening times:-  Am: Every first thurs of Month  Pm: 7.45 Pm
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.members.aol.com/edorsetfoe
Email Address: edorsetfoe@aol.com
Raises environmental awareness. Meets every first Thursday of each month at Eastcliff URC Hall St Swithuns Rd Bournemouth at 7. 45 pm
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Angela Pooley
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Guide Dogs For the Blind
42 Wedgewood Drive  Poole  BH14 8EX
Phone: (01202)731116
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: myrachave15@freeserve.co.uk
Aims to enhance the mobility, independence and quality of life of sight impaired people by providing guide dogs and other srevices. Fundraising, care and concerns for guide dog owners in this area.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Myra Chave
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Headway House - East Dorset
Tridale Bungalow Fourways Constitution Hill Rd  Poole  BH14 0PZ
Phone: (01202)682650
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: headwayedorset@lds.co.uk
Voluntary Organisation providing day/ rehabilitation centre for people with acquired brain injury. Phychology, Occupational therapy, physiotherapy plus alternative therapies. Programme and activities. Support Groups and carer groups. Information and advice. Community support workers group and individual work.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sue Mottram
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Health and Safety Executive
14 New Fields Stimford Rd Nuffield Industrial Est  Poole  BH17 0NF
Phone: (01202)667219
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.hse.gov.uk
Email Address:  
Ensures the risk to peoples health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost: Free
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Health Care NHS Trust - Dorset
11 Shelly Rd  Boscombe  BH1 4JQ
Phone: (01202)303400
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone: 01202 443172
Web Address: http://www.dorsethealthcare.org
Email Address: enquiries@dorsethc-tr.swest.nhs.uk
The Trust provides easily accessible, high quality service for patients and carers in their own homes, GP surgeries, Day Hospital, Health Centres and local hospitals and homes. These Services include Services for children and Adults with learning difficulties. Child, Adolescent and family mental health Service. Mental Health. Addiction Service. Community Hospitals. Alderney Rehabilitation Service for older people. Service with people with Physical or Sensory Disabilities. Community Dental Service. Community Nursing. Health works - Dorsets Health promotion Agency. Volunteer Service. For details of individual services and their availability, please phone Trust HQ on the above number.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Hellen Stokell
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Hearing - Concern with Hearing - East Dorset
2 Kennart Rd  Poole  BH17 7AP
Phone: (01202)686855
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.c-w-h.freeserveco.uk
Email Address: chairman@c-w-h.freeserve.co.uk
Promotes awareness of the needs of hard of hearing and deafened people who do not use sign language as a means of communication. Promotes greater public awareness of the difficulties encountered by hearing impaired people who do lobby on their behalf. Encourages people to protect their natrual hearing.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Roy Lockyer
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Hearing and Tinnitus Association
17 East St  Blandford  DT117UD
Phone: (01258)480511
Opening times:-  Am: 10.00  Pm: 15.00 not Wednesday
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.dhata.freeuk.com
Email Address: office@dhata.fsnet.co.uk
Provides help, guidance and written information relating to hearing impairments and / or tinnitus to visitors to the D.H.A.T.A.'s premises in Blandford. Opening hours Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10.00 to 15.00 ( Loop system installed on premises). Holds regular meetings for social contact and updates of information. Aims to advance the education of the public by raising awareness of the disabling effects of hearing impariments and / or tinnitus together with preventative measures availabe for the avoidance of such disability.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Lorraine Tattersdill / Kate Bevan
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Heatherview Medical Centre Child Health Clinic
Heatherview Medical Centre, 2 Alder Park, Alder Road, Parkstone,   Poole  BH12 4AY
Phone: (01202) 722233
Opening times:-  Am: Thursdays 11.30 - 1pm  Pm:  
Booking phone: no booking necessary
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
A drop in session open to all parents of young children (normally under 2 years, but up to 5 years)to weigh babies and access advice and information related to the health of their child/children. Normally open to registered patients of the surgery but visitors are welcome.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-2 (but up to 5 years) Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none   Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sandy Easterbrook Health Visitor
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Home Start Bournemouth and Poole
1462Wimborne Rd Kinson  Bournemouth  BH10 7AS
Phone: (01202)574877
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Offers friendship and support, practical help to young families under stress. A volunteer who has parenting experience will visit a family in their own homes on a weekly basis. Home start will offer support to any family in the Bournemouth / Turlin Moor / Alderney areas of Poole where there is at least one child under 5 years of age. Visiting is dependant on the number of volunteers available at this time.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Needed to visit families. Parenting skills are a must as is experience.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Wendy Staples / Sue Battistini
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Hospital Radio Bedsit
C/ O Royal Bournemouth Hosp. Castle Lane East  Bournemouth  BH7 7DW
Phone: (01202)303887
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.radiolink.net/hrb
Email Address: hrb@radiolink.net
Provides a personalised radio service for patients in five hospitals.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Volunteers required for studio work, fundraising, publicity, and ward visiting.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Paul Sutton / Tony Allen
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Inskip League of Friendship for Disabled
20 Warren Court, St Valerie Rd  Bournemouth  BH2 6PW
Phone: (01202)789164
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Social group with monthly meetings and arranged outings.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. J. Gatward
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Junction The
266 Holdenhurst Rd  Bournemouth  BH8 8AY
Phone: (01202)399733
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Provides the following services:- Counselling for under 21yr olds, Youth advisory clinic , available mon to fri, 3.30 - 6pm, sat 11.00am - 1.00pm Youth Service Pop in for under 21yr olds, wed 7pm - 10pm fri 11am - 2pm, Poole Advocacy service for looked after children/ young people in Poole aged 12 - 17 yrs Safe on the Streets for under 18s who are homeless/ runaways/at risk.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sarah Moore
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Ladders Youth Advice Centre
45 Bargates  Christchurch  BH23
Phone: (01202)477125
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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Lesbian & Gay Helpline - Dorset
P O Box 316  Bournemouth  BH1 4HL
Phone: (01202)318822
Opening times:-  Am: Mon - Fri  Pm: 7.30 to 10.30
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: dlgh@hotmail.com
Helpline for lesbians and Gay People giving information and support, help and empathy
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Debbie Jones
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Life Cares - Bournemouth
121A Old Christchurch Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 1EP
Phone: (01202)295055
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Provides free pregnancy testing and counselling, afte abortion counselling, baby equipement and clothes, and accomodation at Elizabeth House for women who are pregnant or have a very young baby
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: n  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Merville Pidgeon
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Macmillan Cancer Relief Poole Committee
Broomhill 13 Haig Avenue  Canford Cliffs  BH13 7AJ
Phone: (01202)707035
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
National Charity speciallising in paliative care.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: Yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Jenny Stearn
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Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre - Dorset
Braemer Hs. Moor Lane  Sturminster Marshall  BH21 4DB
Phone: (01258)857174
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Helps with the management of Multiple Scerosis providing physiotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, reflexology, general advice and information. The centre is run entirely by people with MS, their carers, their friends, with professional support.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Heather Michie
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National Assoc for the care and rehab of offenders
The Lion Works, 543 Wallisdown Rd  Poole  BH12 5AD
Phone: (01202)539966
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: mikec@nacrodst.demon.co.uk
Gives help and advice to ex-offenders and their relatives.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Michael Chivers
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National Assoc. for colitis and Crohns Disease
39 Crusader Rd  Bearwood  BH11 9TY
Phone: (01202)580677
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.nacc.org.uk
Email Address: rod.mitchell@infodor.fsnet.co.uk
Raises funds for research. Supports sufferers and their families. Provides as much information as is available and relevant.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Rod Mitchell / Myra Mitchell
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National Federation or the Blind of the UK
85 Evelyn Rd  Moordown  BH9 1SY
Phone: (01202)267759
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: d-walsh@bournemouth-net.co.uk
Organisation fo people who are blind or partially sighted who are seeking to convey to the authorities, from their own experience of sight loss, the real needs of the blind and partially sighted. Aims to achieve better sevice provision and to enhance the quality of life to all visually impaired people
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Walsh
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National Meningitis Trust - Bournemouth Help Group
11 Borley Rd  Creekmoor  BH17 7DT
Phone: (01202)691815
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: paul.vivien@talk21.com
Support group that raises awareness of Meningitis and supports sufferers. Provides talks to schools, colleges, parents groups and other interested agencies and undertakes fundraising activities.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Vivien Hodson
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NORDDIS
1 Newbury Court Gillingham  Dorset  SP8 4QX
Phone: (01747)821010
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.members.aol.com/norddis4qx/default.htm
Email Address:  
Provides information on equipment, benefits, transport and holidays to people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, mental illnesses, sensory impairment, their families and carers and all older people.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Apart from the Development Officer and the Office Assistant, all our staff are volunteers. Training sessions are held regularly and NorDDiS is constantly looking for new volunteers to join its dedicated work-force. All Volunteers have excellent understanding and experience of issues relating to physical disability, mental health and learning difficulties.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Eileen Plumridge / Christopher Cotesworth
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North Bournemouth Carers Group
102 Evelyn Rd, Moordown  Bournemouth  BH9 1SZ
Phone: (01202)773917
Opening times:-  Am: 2nd & 4th Monday each month  Pm: 2pm until 3.30pm approx
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Meets at Pelhams Clinic, Millhams Lane, Kinson every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2pm until approx 3.30pm
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr.John Browning (Chairman)
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North Dorset Volunteer Action
7 East St  Blandford  DT117DU
Phone: (01258)454678
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.members.tripod.com/ndvolunteer
Email Address: ndvolunteer@yahoo.com
Co-ordinates the recruitment of volunteers for voluntary / charitable organisations in North Dorset and adjacent areas. Supports volunteers needing extra help and also other voluntary organisations.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Leke Van Stokkum
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NSPCC
Area Appeals Office, 8 Long Bredy  Dorchester  DT2 9HW
Phone: (01308)482500
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Email Address: epack@nspcc.org.uk
The NSPCC exists to prevent children from suffering abuse, and is working for a future for children that is free from cruelty. 24 hour helpline 0800 800 500 (Textphone 0800 056 0566). The Child Protection team locally are based at Weymouth and work throughout Dorset. Their work entails working with children, yung people and families in order to prevent cruelty to children, whether it be fromneglect or abuse.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Eleanor Pack
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One to One Scheme
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust 11 Shelly Rd  Boscombe  BH1 4JQ
Phone: (01202)443027
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Scheme where volunteers are involved in helping support people with mental health problems who may be living in the community or in a residential setting.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Denise Allen
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Parenting Courses
Varies - usually a local medical/health centre  Poole  BH12
Phone: (01202)
Opening times:-  Am: times will vary   Pm:  
Booking phone: Via your local Health Visitor
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Parenting courses run within the Alderney area when the organisers have enough names to form a group. They are usually over several weeks and cover many things related to being parents of young children - behaviour, sleep, helping your child to be confident, safe, respectful and independent. They also help parents learn how to give time to themselves, to manage difficult times and to raise their own self-esteem and confidence. Contact your health visitor for further details and to book a place on the next course.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: parents of all ages Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: cover costs for tea and coffee if desired  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Health Visitors at Rosemary Road (716997), Heatherview (722233) or Herbert Avenue (722746)
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Platform Boscombe Young Womens Project
BCCA, 93 Haviland Rd  Boscombe  BH7 6HJ
Phone: (01202)300233
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Offers advice , support and informal education opportunities to young women and mums aged 14 - 25 years in the Boscombe and Bournemouth area.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Amanda Nicholl
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Poole Adoption & Fostering Team
14A Commercial Rd  Poole  BH14 0JW
Phone: (01202)261501
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.poole.gov.uk
Email Address:  
Recruits, trains and supports foster carers and adopters to meet childrens needs and holds regular information meetings for people to find out more. Runs groups for adoptees tracing family and birth parents whose children have been adopted.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Prospective fosterers required.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Joyce Spiller
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Poole Citizens Advice Bureau
54 Lagland St  Poole  BH15 1QG
Phone: (01202)678517
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.cadtech.co.uk/poolecab
Email Address: poole.cab@cadtech.co.uk
Poole Citizens Advice Bureau is independent and provides free confidential and impartial advice and information to anyone regardless of race, gender,sexuality, age or disability. Assistance with preparation for and representation at Social Security Appeal Tribunals and Employment Tribunals is also availale. Poole CAB has a legal aid contract in Welfare Benefits Work.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Prospective Advisors desperately needed - Full training given
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Richard Bristow
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Poole Domestic violence Project
Womens Services BCHA 353 Ashley Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0UR
Phone: 01202 710777
Opening times:-  Am: 24 hour helpline  Pm:  
Booking phone: 01202 547755 24hr
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
We aim to provide a safe non judgemental environment for those affected by domestic violence. We believe that children have the right to be heard. We support the work of rehabilitation of perpetrators. We aim to go on to the community to educate and inform and to raise public awareness about domestic violence issues. Are you: Suffering Abuse at home? DO you: Need advice, support or other help? WILL you: Talk to us by phone or appointment? WE are experienced in dealing with all aspects of domestic violence. WE CAN: Offer accurate information and Empathetic support. WE WILL: Listen carefully at a time and place that suits you.
Volunteers Needed: yes  We raise funds for domestic violence victims
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: yes  Older People: yes Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: yes  Information: yes  Support: yes Health:    Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Poole Falls Clinic
Woodlands, Alderney Community Centre, Ringwood Road, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 4NB
Phone: (01202) 305060
Opening times:-  Am: open all day  Pm: open all day
Booking phone: Referrals are via your GP or District Nurse
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
The aim of the Falls Clinic is to see any patient who has fallen and to reduce the risk of further falls by carrying out a medical, physical and environmental assessment. Following referral you will have had a home assessment completed by a health professional. All patients will be given an appointment to attend the Falls Clinic at Alderney Hospital. An ongoing plan of treatment and education will be developed with you for you to continue at home to increase your confidence and reduce your fear of and risk of falling. Ongoing support and follow-up is provided by the Elderley Resource Team at Woodlands.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: Elderley/over 65's Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Kathy Moore, Specialist Nurse or Lizanne Elliott, Occupational Therapist
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Poole Heart Support Group
Poole Comm Health Centre Shaftsbury Rd  Poole  BH15 2NT
Phone: (01202)683363
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.heart2k.19.co.uk
Email Address: r.stanley1@virgin.net
Provides support to people with heart disease and their carers. Activities include exercise sessions, monthly social events, walking group, computer club, quarterly magazine, and "listening service".
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Dick Stanley
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Poole Library Service - Special Needs
Poole Library, Dolphin Centre  Poole  BH15 1QE
Phone: (01202)673910
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.poole.gov.uk
Email Address: audreybloch@hotmail.com
Provides library services for people unable to make use of conventional lebrary services due to disability or impairment. Library servie volunteers deliver books to people who live in sheltered housing, residential homes or the housebound who are unable to visit their local library. A wide range of books can be borrowed which includes large print boooks and talking books fro people with sight problems illness or any other disability. Subtitled videos for people with a hearing impairment can also be borrowed. For more info contact the Special needs librarian.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Drivers needed
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Audrey Bloch
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Poole Shopmobility
Level B Multi Story Carpark Kingland Rd  Poole  BH15 1TA
Phone: (01202)661770
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.pooleshopmobility.contactbox.co.uk
Email Address: poolemobilityshop@contctbox.co.uk
Provides help to those with limited mobility to shop, use leisure facilities, and / or undertake business in Poole. Wheelchairs, power chairs and electric scooters are available on a daily basis. Longer loans are also available.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ross Smith
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Poole Youthline
18 Hill St  Poole  BH15 1NR
Phone: (01202)242008
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: pooleyouthline@fsmail.net
Operates a hlepline between 6.00pm and 9.00pm Mon to Thurs for young people aged between 14 and 25 years in Poole and the surrounding areas. Internet information provision with an email service. This service is run by young volunteers aged between 16 and 24 years.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Sue Wilkins
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Pramcare
1551 Wimborne Rd  Kinson  BH10 7AZ
Phone: (01202)599199
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/prama
Email Address: prama@global.net.co.uk
Provides a high quality practical help to people who are ill, frail, or disabled, enabling them to carry on living in their own homes. Help is available with getting in and out of bed, getting dressed, household jobs, food preparation, bathing, shopping, respite care, etc.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Roger Grgory / Nina Hutton
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Pregnancy Crisis Centre
32 Palmerston Rd Boscombe  Bournemouth  BH1 4HS
Phone: (01202)300750
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Confidential and private counselling in the office or by phone for pregnant women to reach a considered decision. Can also offer practical support during and after pregnancy. Also available for post abortion counselling and a listneing ear for those suffering from stillborn, miscarriage, or cot death
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Rachel Pringle / Claire Kenny
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Pregnancy Crisis Centre
32 Palmerston Rd  Boscombe  BH 1AA
Phone: (01202)300750
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Evangellical Pregnancy crisis Centre
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Margret Walker
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Project Hyped
353 Ashley Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0AR
Phone: (01202)779010
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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Providence Projects
487 / 489 Christchurch Rd  Boscombe  BH1 4AE
Phone: (01202)393039
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
G.P. led intensive abstinence based day care facilities offering treatment for all addictions. Patients attend 7 days per week for a 12 week period. Includes detoxification, daily accupuncture and full therapeutic structured timetable. Safe accomodation is available.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Steve Spiegel
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Pupil & Parent Support - Borough of Poole
Westover House, West Quay rd  Poole  BH15 1JF
Phone: (01202)261900
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: j.vye@poole.gov.uk
Aims to support pupils and parents in securing the best education available for each individual child based on the childs own needs
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: yes  Young People: yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Purbeck Citizens Advice Bureau
2 Mill Lane  Wareham  BH20 4RA
Phone: (01929)551257
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: bureau@purbeckcab.org.uk
Provides infromation and advice freely impartially, confidentially, and independantly. Opening hours:- Wareham Mon, Tues, Thurs,Fri 10.00am to 2.00pm. Swanage Services - General Advice from trained volunteers advisers on all subjects. Main enquiry areas : Benefits, Housing including homelessness, consumer debt, employment, relationship breakdowns, adviceline telephone no. 01929551257
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Pussy Willow Cat Sanctuary
8 Southill Rd Charminster  Bournemouth  BH9 1RL
Phone: (01202)515598
Opening times:-  Am: 24 Hour Answephone 01202241988  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Provides care, shelter and rehoming for rescued and unwanted cats.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Volunteers welcome to either help at the sanctuary or at fundraising events.
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs Marion Harris
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Relate
1 Stratfield Saye, 20/22 Wellington Rd  Bournemouth  BH8 8JN
Phone: (01202)311231
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.relate.org.uk
Email Address: relate@btinternet.com
Offers counselling in the following ways:- Couple counselling, sexualt problem counselling, counselling for young people affected by their parents relationships, parenting workshops for parents of teenagers.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  We train counsellors contact us for further information.
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)634250
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: studentsupport@poole.gov.uk
This unit collects and processes Council Tax, Business Rates, Council Rents, and other debtors income. Also processes all applications for means tested benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Student Support, free school meals, Social Services Assessments, and concessionary Fares (for pensioners - not means tested)
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Student Support
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)633149
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: revenue&benefits@poole.gov.uk
This unit collects and processes Council Tax, Business Rates, Council Rents, and other debtors income. Also processes all applications for means tested benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Student Support, free school meals, Social Services Assessments, and concessionary Fares (for pensioners - not means tested)
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Consessionary Fare enquiries
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)633114
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: revenue&benefits@poole.gov.uk
This unit collects and processes Council Tax, Business Rates, Council Rents, and other debtors income. Also processes all applications for means tested benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Student Support, free school meals, Social Services Assessments, and concessionary Fares (for pensioners - not means tested)
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Benefit enquiries
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Revenue & Benefits Services - Borough of Poole
P O Box 722, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2YE
Phone: (01202)634234
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: revenue&benefits@poole.gov.uk
This unit collects and processes Council Tax, Business Rates, Council Rents, and other debtors income. Also processes all applications for means tested benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Student Support, free school meals, Social Services Assessments, and concessionary Fares (for pensioners - not means tested)
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: yes  Young People: yes  Adults: yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: General enquiries
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Rosemary Medical Centre
Rosemary Gardens, Rosemary Road, Parkstone  Poole  BH12 3HF
Phone: (01202) 716997
Opening times:-  Am: Tuesdays 10 - 12   Pm:  
Booking phone: no booking necessary
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
A drop in session open to all parents of young children (normally under 2 years, but up to 5 years)to weigh babies and access advice and information related to the health of their child/children. Normally open to registered patients of the surgery but visitors are welcome.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-2 (but up to 5 years) Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: None  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ann Atkinson, Tricia Webster, Health Visitors
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Rossmore Library
Herbert Avenue  Alderney   
Phone: 01202-710147
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
 
Volunteers Needed:    Coffee Morning at Rossmore Library Rossmore Library in Herbert Avenue, will host a Coffee Morning on Thursday 3rd June from 10.30am onwards, which local residents are welcome to attend. Representatives from the Upper Parkstone Residents' Association Group will be present to give advice on any community matters. The Upper Parkstone Residents' Association has initiated a number of community projects in Upper Parkstone, including the Friends' group for the area surrounding the Bourne Stream in Alderney, which is gathering support from local residents, including those with an interest in the environment and the Friends of Rossmore Library, both of which welcome new members, who can contact the association through its letter boxes situated inside the Rossmore and Branksome Libraries. Or join us for a cuppa on Thursday 3rd June from 10.30am onwards. Thursday 3rd June Kind regards Lomond Handley
Parking availability: Limited Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups: all age groups Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: Tea/ Coffee 20 pence per cup. Includes free biscuit  Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Royal Marines Welfare
R M Poole,  Hamworthy  BH15 4NQ
Phone: (01202)202329
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
provides welfare advice and assistance for Royal Marines and their dependants and Ex Royal Marines and their dependants.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mick Willis
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Royal National Institute for the Blind
47 Tyneham Close Sandford  Wareham  BH20 7BE
Phone: (01929)554012
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.rnib.org.uk
Email Address:  
Provides practical help and support nationwide for people with serious sight problems, in enabling them to live independantly. Locally, money is raised to help blind people of all ages, by means of emptying, placing, and maintaining collection boxes, placing and collecting money for cuddly toys, helping on flag days/ coffee mornings/ special events, and forming a "friend of the RNIB", group in this area.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Taylor
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Royal National Lifeboat Institution
West Quay Rd  Poole  BH15 1HZ
Phone: (01202)663000
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address: http://www.lifeboats.org.uk
Email Address: info@rnli.org.uk
The RNLI exists to save lives at sea. It provides on call a 24 hour service necessary to cover and search and rescue requirements to 50 miles out from the coast of the United Kingdom and the Republic Of Ireland. There are 224 lifeboat stations. The RLNI depends entirely on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: Yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Andrew Freemantle
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Samaritans
Bournemouth & District 1 Durrant Rd  Bournemouth  BH2 6LE
Phone: (01202)551999
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Supports and befriends people who are lonely, despairing and suicidal. 24 hour phone line every day of the year.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Anna
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Save the Children
43 Leven Ave Talbot Woods  Bournemouth  BH4 9LJ
Phone: (01202)764033
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Raises funds to fund projects and provides aid to improve the lives of children worldwide.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Christine Radford
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Sedman Unit
16/18 Tower Rd  Boscombe  BH1 4LB
Phone: (01202)443174
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: cridsdal@dorsethc-tr.swest.nhs.uk
Day treatment centre for abstinent people recovering from alchohol/ drugs dependancy.
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Volunteers are involved in a social support and activities.
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Brown/ Jo Hirdle
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SNAG (Special Needs Activity Group)
Bourne Valley Youth Club  Parkstone  BH
Phone: 01202 385043 before 9pm
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: ehawes
We are a group of familes each with a special needs child. We meet fortnightly to give each other support and organise activities for the whole family. We also arrange holidays, outings and activity days during school holidays.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Free Parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity: Not registered
Suitable for:- Age Groups: All ages welcome but mainly 0-19 years Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: £1 per family  Membership Fee - where applicable: £6 annually per family
Contact: Faye Hawes
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Social Services Adult (Commisioning)
Civic Centre Annexe Park Rd  Poole  BH15 2RT
Phone: (01202)633868
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
This lot "Assess an individuals social problems, offering assistance and designing packages of care" to meet those identified needs - then reviewing it to make sure it remains adequate
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People: Yes Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: yes  Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Social Services Adult (Provider)
4th floor Crown Buildings, Civic Centre  Poole  BH15 2RU
Phone: (01202)261000
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: AdultProvider@Poole.gov.uk
Provides day, residential and home care services to 2,500 each week - mainly at home - either on hteir own or with carers. Specifically provides for older people andthose with mental ill health and people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: yes  Mental Health: yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Social Services Children & Families
14A Commercial Rd  Poole  BH14 0JW
Phone: (01202)735046
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Responds to initial enuiries about welfare of under 18s at risk or in serious need of assistance and support. Helps children stay healthy and happy at home and manages care for those unable to stay at home. Helps young adults establish themselves in the community. This unit also registers and inspects all day care provision for children and works with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure good quality day care for children in Poole.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited parking  Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: yes  Young People: 0  Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Society for the Visually impaired - Bournemouth
5 Victoria Park Rd Moordown  Bournemouth  BH9 2RB
Phone: (01202)546644
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address: angela@bbas.freeserve.co.uk
Activity centre with sight and hearing shop providing equipment, info, advice and support. Daily living kitchen, activities, concerts, refreshments and social events. Subsidised chiropody service at the centre and for the housebound. Grants for holidays and special needs. Monthly outings and annual group holiday. Funded independantly from legacies, donations and fundraising.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Angela Ross / Keith Brooks
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Soup Kitchen - Feeding the Homeless
St Peters Churchyard St Peters Rd  Bournemouth  BH 1AA
Phone: (01202)300750
Opening times:-  Am: Wednesdays 6.30pm  Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Evangelical Soup Kitchen
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information:    Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mrs. Margret Walker
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South Wessex Addiction Centre
200 Holdenhurst Rd  Bournemouth  BH8 8AS
Phone: (01202)552266
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm:  
Booking phone:  
Web Address:  
Email Address:  
Provides a counselling service to help with withdrawal / reduction for people with drug of alchohol problems. Offers aftercare for those who have attended residential treatment or undergone community detox. Support given to family and friends whose relatives are suffering drug and alchohol problems.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability:    Parking Cost:  
Charity:  
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mary Cummings
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Stable Family Home Trust
The Stables, Bisterne, Ringwood  Hants  BH24 3BN
Phone: (01425)478043
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Enhances the education of young adults with a learning disability by the provision of a suitable home environment, where necessary on a permanent basis. Provides skilled training and supervision, to enable them to develop their physical and mental capacity, so that they may realise their full potential as individuals and members of society, and improve their quality of life.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: David Palmer /Wendy Henshaw
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Streetscene
Anderson House 3 Knyveton Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 3QF
Phone: (01202)552536
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Web Address: http://www.streetscene.org.uk
Email Address: patrick@streetscene.org.uk
Streetscene runs two residential houses in the local area for the treatment of addiction. Referals are accepted from all statutory and voluntary agencies as well as self and family referrals. The abstinence based programme includes: assessment, a fully structured programme, individual counselling, group / family therapy, daily peer groups, life skills training & leisure activities, Education, structured peer groups and holistic treatments are incorporated.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Patrick Gormley
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Streetwise
Unit 1 Roundways, Elliot Rd  Bournemouth  BH11 8JJ
Phone: (01202)591330
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Web Address: http://www.streetwise.org.uk
Email Address: info@streetwise.org.uk
Streetwise is the award winning interactive Safety Centre based in Bournemouth in a large converted warehouse. It is a microcosmic community, run as a registered charity, designed to bring everyday safety education to a wide audience. Streetwise was inspired and created by a group comprising the emergency services, local authorities and commercial enterprise and provides an all weather venue for groups ti visit life size 'scenarios' and take part in interactive safety education.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Charity: Yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Alison Curtis
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Students Union Advice Centre
Students Union Bmth Uni, Talbot Campus, FernBarrow  Poole  BH12 5BB
Phone: (01202)523755
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Web Address: http://www.subu.org.uk
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Confidential advice and information service to current and prospective students. Areas of assistance include student loans, state benefits,money advice and housing advice. Free legal service to students three times per term from local solicitors firm who come to campus. Also organises half term playscheme for children of students.
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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SWOP Sheltered Work Opportunities Project
Cherry Tree Nursery New Rd Roundabout  Northbourne  BH10 7DA
Phone: (01202)593537
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Provides sheltered work for up to 100 adults with long term mental health problems and assists in their rehabilitation and welfare. The core of the project is a wholesale commercial shrub nursery.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Jessica Davies Roger Wyatt
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Ted Webster Family Centre
519A Ashley Rd  Parkstone  BH14 0BD
Phone: (01202)745110
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Works in partnership with parents who are expeiriencing difficulties in caring for their children. Offers parents of children under 10 years a chance to offload, and the children a chance to take part in activities alongside others.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: Limited free parking  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Jil Aiken
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The New Bridge
PO Box 2364  Swanage  BH19 2YT
Phone: (01929)425582
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Writes letters and visits people in prison who have no family support. Works with foreign nationals who are isolated by language and distance from home. Runs groups for young fathers on parenting skills.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: The Manager
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Twins Club - Bournemouth
43B Stevenson Ave  Bournemouth  BH4 8ED
Phone: (01202)759149
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Email Address: anna@thedreamer61.freeserve.co.uk
Emotional and practical support for families with twins or multiple births. Monthly evening meetings, regular news letters, exchange of ideas, swop clothes, sell equipment etc. Twin Toddler Morning group.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Miss Anna Ward
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United Nations Association - Poole Branch
4 Greenacres 22 The Avenue  Branksome  BH13 6AJ
Phone: (01202)765972
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Organises public lectures and fundraising lectures for the U.N.A. and UNICEF. And brings to public attention the work of the UN. And its specialised agencies. Seeks to network with other local societies on the issue of sustainable development and human rights, especially in relations to the UN years and special days. 2001 was the UN year for Voulunteers.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Anne Sieve
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victim support dorset (POOLE branch)
9a west st blandford  dorset  DT11 7AW
Phone: (01258)453100
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cares for victims of all crime, giving help and advice.
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Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: mrs marilyn croker
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waggy tails rescue
34 palmerston rd  Boscombe  BH1 4HS
Phone: (01202)729000
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works within a 30 mile radius of bournemouth with a network of volunteers who provide short term foster care In their own homes. This enables the dogs to be assessed in a way that would not be possible in a kennel environment. As the back ground of a dog is not always known there is a policy of not homing with families who have small children. There is a no destruction policy no healthy animal is ever put to sleep which means that as well as rehoming dogs that are to ill or to old to be rehomed are looked after in long term foster homes. Foster homes sponsorship of the oldies and donations are always needed.
Volunteers Needed: Yes   
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Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: shelagh meredith/ sue lloyd
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We have time to listen Counselling Service
Canford Heath Clinic Culiford Crescent  Canford Heath  BH17 9DW
Phone: (01202)604727
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Confidential,professional counselling service for individuals and couples experiencing personal problems. This free service is available to all age groups.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People: Yes  Adults: Yes  Older People: Yes Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: Yes  Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Dr. Alan Skinner
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Womans Outreach Project - Dorset
Gordon Row Chapelhay  Weymouth  DT4 8LL
Phone: (01305)768999
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Offers a confidential support service to women and their families, affected by domestic violence. The helpline service is available to any vulnerable women. Helpline on the above number - manned weekdays 10am to 12 noon - answerphone at other times.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Ms. Christine Protheroe / Debbie Munden
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Womans Refuge - Bournemouth
PO BOX 2028  Bournemouth  BH8 9YQ
Phone: (01202)547755
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Provides a safe non judgmental environment for women and children escaping domestic violence. Women may stay for up to six months during which time we offer support, counselling, advice and some education whilst they recover to make informed decisions about their lives
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mags Smith/ Brian Swann
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Women's Drop-in
56 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone   Alderney   
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Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Womens Refuge Action Group (WRAG)
Poole  Poole   
Phone: 01202 770103
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Booking phone: 01202 734407
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Email Address: wrag.poole@ic24.net
Our Objective:- To fundraise and support the proposed Poole Refuge and support victims of domestic violence in Poole. We will also continue to provide a Christmas party and gift for women and children in refuge accomodation in the County of Dorset.
Volunteers Needed: yes  If you would like to assist us, why not give us a call or email us.
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Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults: yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free: yes  Information: yes  Support: yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Y.M.C.A - Bournemouth
56 Westover Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 2BS
Phone: (01202)290451
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Email Address: bmouthymca@aol.com
Operates a 63 bedroomed special needs hostel and 22 self contained flats for young men and women aged 18 - 30 years. Exensive youth work programme in association with many local schools. Runs a community radio station - Hope FM. Also operates day nursery for 2 - 5 year olds, a fitness suite, 14- bed move on accomodation unit and a youth centre known as "Fusion".
Volunteers Needed:     
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children: Yes  Young People:    Adults: Yes  Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training: Yes  Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health: Yes  Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Blair Crawford (director)
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Young People Drop -in - Wessex Road Surgery, Poole
Rossmore Community College,Parkstone, Poole  Alderney  BH12 4HY
Phone: 01202 734974
Opening times:-  Am:    Pm: Wednesday 3.30 pm. onwards
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Open access drop-in service for young people, to discuss any issues of concern e.g. substance mis-use,sexual health,bullying etc.
Volunteers Needed:     
Parking availability: No Parking  Parking Cost:  
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:   Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information:    Support:   Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact:  
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Youth Offending Team - Bournemouth & Poole
9 Madeira Rd  Bournemouth  BH1 1QN
Phone: (01202)458099
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Email Address: mick.nock@bournemouth.gov.uk
Deals with young offender in the 10 - 18 range, working to prevent offending. Volunteers required
Volunteers Needed: Yes  Work with young offenders to prevent offending.
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 10 - 18 Children:    Young People:    Adults:    Older People:   Disabled People:  
Offers:- Training:    Free:    Information: Yes  Support: Yes Health:    Mental Health:  
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:    Membership Fee - where applicable:  
Contact: Mr. Nick Nock
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